Hormone Therapy & Menopause

Menopause Hormone therapy (MHT) is one of the FDA-approved treatments for relief of symptoms related to menopause. These symptoms, caused by lower levels of estrogen before and after menopause, include hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and vaginal dryness. MHT is also approved for the prevention of osteoporosis (bone loss). This post discusses types of available basic MHT and the risks/benefits.